Contracts Manager

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead project execution in industrial manufacturing. This pivotal role involves overseeing projects from purchase order to final delivery, ensuring operational excellence while managing a skilled team. Candidates with a background in HVAC, oil and gas, or renewables will thrive in this position. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts from purchase order to invoicing.
• Background in industrial manufacturing or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution from order to delivery and payment.
• Act as the main contact for clients, addressing issues and queries.
• Manage project team workloads and ensure documentation is complete.

Skills

Project Management

Contracts Management

Operations Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related Field Degree

Job description

Contracts Manager - Industrial Manufacturing
Location - Kent (Open to relocation and support provided)
Salary - Up to GBP75,000

Do have a background in Operations, Contracts, Project Management or Procurement and interested in playing a critical role ensuring operational excellence?

I am currently recruiting a Contracts Manager to oversee and manage the successful execution of projects from the Purchase Order stage through to final delivery, invoicing, and payment. This is a Senior position within a specialist organisation which is crucial in ensuring smooth project delivery, while managing a team of professionals, fostering business development, and ensuring operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will come from a HVAC manufacturing background or from the following industries renewables, marine, nuclear, oil and gas or power generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Sales and Proposals teams on major projects to understand project costs, design specifications, and customer requirements
• Support and guide the project team from bid/quote clarification phase through to job handover upon receipt of orders.
• Oversee and manage the workloads of the Project Management team
• Ensure all necessary documentation, drawings, designs, work instructions, cost amendments, and invoicing are created and delivered for the successful completion of projects
• Act as the formal point of contact for clients, addressing queries, issues, complaints, and changes. Resolve potential issues that could delay projects or affect profitability
• Liaise with senior management to provide regular updates on project progress and financial health

What We re Looking For:

• Commercial/Contracts background dealing with the full cycle from purchase order stage through to invoicing and payment
• Essential to come from a Industrial Manufacturing
• Ideally come from one of these industries - HVAC, Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Renewables, Chemical, Energy, Nuclear
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Apply now and take the next step in your career!